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Senior Member

I’ve been trying to not buy any new drum gear lately but I made a few good purchases in the last 2 weeks. I ended up getting myself a used 6.5x14 Dunnett Titanium snare for $500 Canadian. That’s about $390 USD so it was a hard deal to pass up. So far I’m happy with it but I still prefer my old Supra for gigging so it’ll probably get sold in the near future.

Then I came across a slightly used 22 inch Meinl Sand Ride when I stopped by a music store on the way to a gig. I knew I had to buy it within about 10 seconds of playing on it. Really nice sounding ride. A little bit dark and just the right amount of wash to it.

Gold Member

Picked up a Noble and Cooley 6 x 14 Alloy Classic snare yesterday . I had previously owned the 4.75” model and sold it . The 6” is far more to my liking . It has lots of body and fatness and still tons of articulation . I could do every gig I do these days with this snare ( I won’t ).

Senior Member

Spent a week and a half in Amsterdam and Germany, and brought this early 70s Sonor D454 home with me, courtesy of Terpstra Muziek Drumland in Amsterdam. Friendly folks, and a solid deal on a seamless ferromanganese drum. It's since been polished up, and I used it at a gig this past weekend. Sounds incredible!

Platinum Member

I bought a 22 K Medium Dark ride about 7 years ago. https://www.guitarcenter.com/Zildjian/K-Dark-Medium-Ride-Cymbal.gc
They go for $449.95 now, but when I got it, I traded in stuff. It was the only cymbal I've bought online without hearing it.
I never liked it all that much, even though they've got a very good reputation, and a lot of people really like them.
I think I just got one of the rare not so good ones. I almost never used it, so it still looked pretty new.

I ran across a well used, older 20 K Custom Medium that I liked a whole lot better.

Those are going for $384.95 new now, but you could tell that this one is a bit older and has seen a lot of use.
The logos are almost gone, and there was a lot of stubborn staining.

Anyways, I bit the bullet, and did a trade, pretty much even up. I know I took a hit on it, and could have done better
with a straight sell instead of a trade. But I'm OK with the deal, and have another cymbal that I'll actually use now.
A pic:

Senior Member

New for me 20" Duo Ride. I've been looking out for an HHX Omni to show up on the used sites but this one came along. It's darker and warmer than the Omni. Pairs really well with my 18" HH Dark Crash and I'm loving it. Screw the Omni! I'm all about the Duo now

Silver Member

Picked this up a couple of days ago to use as a kit share set (When I have to............) Last of the Pearl World Series in Clear Matte Lacquer. Has some battle scars from it's life as a hire kit but everything works, no repairs needed. just a good clean & new heads

Senior Member

I bought a 22 K Medium Dark ride about 7 years ago. https://www.guitarcenter.com/Zildjian/K-Dark-Medium-Ride-Cymbal.gc
They go for $449.95 now, but when I got it, I traded in stuff. It was the only cymbal I've bought online without hearing it.
I never liked it all that much, even though they've got a very good reputation, and a lot of people really like them.
I think I just got one of the rare not so good ones. I almost never used it, so it still looked pretty new.

I ran across a well used, older 20 K Custom Medium that I liked a whole lot better.

Those are going for $384.95 new now, but you could tell that this one is a bit older and has seen a lot of use.
The logos are almost gone, and there was a lot of stubborn staining.

Anyways, I bit the bullet, and did a trade, pretty much even up. I know I took a hit on it, and could have done better
with a straight sell instead of a trade. But I'm OK with the deal, and have another cymbal that I'll actually use now.
A pic:

Congrats! It’s a good deal regardless of dollar value if your happier with this! I’ve been there myself, and I’ve never minded losing a buck or two if I was happy with the end result. Plus, the next time you get a great deal it’ll even it out...

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Picked this up a couple of days ago to use as a kit share set (When I have to............) Last of the Pearl World Series in Clear Matte Lacquer. Has some battle scars from it's life as a hire kit but everything works, no repairs needed. just a good clean & new heads